DNA Quiz

Which of the following is a nitrogen-containing base found in DNA?

• adenine

• thymine

• guanine

• cytosine

What is the basic unit of DNA called?

• nucleotide

• protein

• lipid

• carbohydrate

What is the function of DNA in cells?

• To store energy

• To carry genetic instructions for the development of proteins

• To provide structural support

• To transport molecules

How many copies of each gene does a person have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the complimentary sequence of bases to the sequence 'GGT'?

• CCA

• GTC

• CAG

• TCA

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

• Single helix

• Double helix

• Triple helix

• Quadruple helix

Which base pairs with adenine in DNA?

• Thymine

• Cytosine

• Guanine

• Uracil

What is the process of copying DNA called?

• Transcription

• Translation

• Replication

• Mutation